GPD Micro PC [128GB M.2 SSD Version] 6 Inches Portable UMPC Laptop Computer Notebook CPU Intel Celeron N4100 GPU Intel UHD Graphics 600 Windows 10 Pro,Ubuntu Mate 18.10,8GB/128GB

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I feel very lucky to have been part of the early days of home computing with the BBC Micro, because you could actually get at everything and do everything; not only could you access all of the devices directly through the software, but you could even take the lid off - they gave you a circuit diagram and you could mess with it. Compared to the best-selling HP Chromebook 11a, the Stream runs Windows 11 rather than the ChromeOS operating system. Sadly, Geekom supplies the machine with only a Gen 3 NVMe drive, but swapping it for something faster is a relatively inexpensive and straightforward exercise.

If you'd like to go a bit bigger, head on over to our top choices for standard-size desktops, which include some small-form-factor PCs, or see our guide to the top all-in-one desktops, which tend to be trim and feature built-in displays. Mini PCs excel at everyday tasks like web browsing, word processing, video streaming, and light gaming. Of course, since the laptop is a two-in-one, you can use it like a traditional laptop, a tablet with its touchscreen, rotated for showing presentations, or like a tent (pictured) when space is limited — such as on an airplane tray or when you just want to watch movies. If you're short on desk space but want a PC with the latest in connectivity and enough power to drive your basic computing needs, the MSI Cubi 5 12M is an excellent alternative to the more powerful MSI Pro DP21.You can read more about our comprehensive testing methods in our guide How we test laptops and desktops: Our review process explained.

Many microcomputers (when equipped with a keyboard and screen for input and output) are also personal computers (in the generic sense). Its 4GB memory ceiling cramps its style as an office PC, but it's a compact, quiet way to get a lot of jobs done. Blame the “phone like” form factor for this, but on more than once occasion did I subconsciously send a digit careering towards the display, only to pull back on frigid contact. Of course, it's still easy enough to find ordinary business boxes and hulking power towers packed with big video cards and multiple platter-based hard drives.This is especially true with mini PCs, as they're designed to be easily carried and used in multiple locations. It was marketed as an educational and hobbyist tool, but it was not a commercial success; production ceased shortly after introduction.